Creating a better world for people and petsWith safe, inclusive, and joyful shared spaces. For everyone.
Why we exist
Making shared spaces work for people and pets.
We love our pets!
And now more than ever, we want to share life together at home, at the café, and on holidays.But our shared spaces weren't built with pets in mind.
There's the night-shift worker next door trying to sleep, the colleague chasing a deadline, and the café guest who's just not a dog person.And our pets feel it too. Anxious dogs, assistance animals, and even the goodest boys and girls can need help navigating our busy, human world.
That's the challenge that Bestr is here to solve.
Creating a better world for our best friends.
We love our pets!
And now more than ever, we want to share life together at home, at the café, and on holidays.
But our shared spaces weren't built with pets in mind.
There's the night-shift worker next door trying to sleep, the colleague chasing a deadline, and the café guest who's just not a dog person.And our pets feel it too. Anxious dogs, assistance animals, and even the goodest boys and girls can need help navigating our busy, human world.
That's the challenge that Bestr is here to solve.
Creating a better world for our best friends.
Meet the team
Shared mission and lived experience.
We believe people and pets thrive when environments are safe, fair, and inclusive. At Bestr, our team combines science, empathy, and lived experience to build technology solutions for structural change. Guided by our fear-free behaviour philosophy, we put welfare and wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.
Dr Di Rayment, PhD
An Australian expert in companion animal science and public policy, Di brings unmatched knowledge and experience to Bestr's guidelines, assessment models, and standards.Dr Di Rayment, PhD
An Australian expert in companion animal science and public policy, Di brings unmatched knowledge and experience to Bestr's guidelines, assessment models, and standards.
Robbie Dinte
After tackling behaviour challenges with his own dog, Robbie founded Bestr with the mission to make shared spaces safer, kinder and more inclusive for everyone.Robbie Dinte
After tackling behaviour challenges with his own dog, Robbie founded Bestr with the mission to make shared spaces safer, kinder and more inclusive for everyone.
Rose Bao
Bridging engineering, animal behaviour and sensitivity, Rose magically communicates complex science into humane, accessible content.Rose Bao
Bridging engineering, animal behaviour and sensitivity, Rose magically communicates complex science into humane, accessible content.
Jess Sandstrom
Founder of Howling Success, Jess specialises in aggression and reactivity, helping guardians support anxious or fearful dogs and navigate council processes with clear, evidence-based training.Jess Sandstrom
Founder of Howling Success, Jess specialises in aggression and reactivity, helping guardians support anxious or fearful dogs and navigate council processes with clear, evidence-based training.
Dr Liam Clay, PhD
An Australian specialist in canine behaviour, Liam applies his research to educating about behaviour and welfare and running his successful consulting and pet care businesses in WA.